• Job Description

  Req#: JR-202508036

  Job Description

  This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Cole Engineering Center, Warren MI three times per week, at minimum.

  
  As a Buyer for Advanced Tech & Innovation, you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment.

  What You’ll Do:

  • All Sourcing and Contracting Activities that including sourcing event bid strategy & management, bid analytics, coordination, and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, RFQ documentation, leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment, and management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services

  • Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items

  • Drive commercial budget activities

  • Support supply chain activities & disruptions to find alternative solutions

  • Support supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement”

  • Cultivate relationships with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution

  • Perform rate management activities including benchmarking, rate analysis, and read-across opportunities

  • Participate in supplier performance reviews

  • This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

  Additional Job Description

  Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience

  • 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development

  • Experience with Developing Contracts / Agreements –

  • Experience with Project Execution

  • Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance

  • Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills

  • Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

  • High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex

  • Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

  • Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Experience with SAP, MRP Systems, or willing to learn Purchasing Systems

  • Ability to travel at least 10 % of time Domestically

  Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:

  • Negotiation

  • Communication

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Workload Management

  • Relationship Management

  • Vendor/Supplier Management

  • Data Judgment

  What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree

  • Automotive industry experience

  • Knowledge of procurement software and materials management

  • Capable of interpreting market data

  • Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents

  • Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

  • Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

  • Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paint, electronics, etc.)

  GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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